Main Idea and Supporting Details by Nicole Brand-Sherman https://padlet.com/brand_sherman_nd/vwu3oevw7s6q Questions Leads en-us 2016-12-01 00:07:10 UTC 2020-09-28 20:54:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png Main Idea: brand_sherman_nd https://padlet.com/brand_sherman_nd/vwu3oevw7s6q/wish/140992131
  • The Big point that the writer is communicating
  • Often the main idea is in the title, especially in non-fiction.
  • Topic  + What the author is   
       communicating
    = Main Idea!!!
  • Like the heart of the text.
  • General
    • NOT a detail
    • NOT specific
  • Backed up by use of supporting details.

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  • Tell us more about the main idea. 
  • ARE specific.
  • Prove the value of the Main Idea.

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  • General subject of the text.
  • To find the topic, ask yourself    "WHO or WHAT" is this passage about?
  • Can be expressed in one word or short phrase
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  • Topic sentence indicates what the author most wants you to know about the topic and signals the Main Idea. 
  • Sometimes isn't obvious, but is implied. 
  • Look for repeated words, phrases, or ideas to help you determine the Main Idea.
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    • What is this passage or article  mainly about?
    • What is the summary of this essay?
    • What is the theme of this story?
    • What best explains this passage?
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